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About me

I had no plans to start a blog on my website. I have to admit that I have never even read a blog. I have participated in many debates and discussion forums, mostly religious in nature, but I have never sat down and recorded my thoughts on the Internet before. My web site was started as a means to hone my skills in HTML and CSS coding during my education in the Information Technology field which I am no long employed. I also wanted to leave my mark when I pass from this world being that I have no children to carry on my name. I decided that a blog would be a means to pass on my life views and therefore created this web site.

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ANCIENT SEA STORIES.

It has been said that the difference between a fairy tale and a sea story is the introductory first line. A fairy tale starts off with "Once upon a time … " whereas a sea story starts off with "this ain't no shit… "

My sea stories are collections of third party witness accounts as well as my own recollection. I made no effort in validating the actual occurrence as this would make the sea story a fairy tale and quite possibly boring. The gist of the story is factual with embellishments scattered here and there as I try to piece together the events that took place over thirty years ago. To summarize: I quote the popular 50 and 60s program 'Dragnet". "Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent." Really! This ain't no shit!

If you wish to contribute your sea story then use the "Submit Sea Story" link above. It will accept text, rich text, PDF and Word documents (doc and docx) files. Only send text files if you do not have photos to share. Otherwise embed the photos in a rich text file or Word document.

Posted by Tewhano 5.31.2016

Operation Frequent Wind

Evacuation OF SAIGON

On April 22 the USS Oklahoma City arrived in the South China Seas to join Task Group 76 for Operation Frequent Wind. I was surprised to find that even though the Okie Boat was the Seventh Fleet Flagship at the time there is very little information on her role in the evacuation of Saigon, South Vietnam. As the imminent collapse of Saigon became evident....

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Posted by HT1 Roberts 6.13.2016 Read More

The Domain of Neptunus Rex

IMPERIVM NEPTVNI REGIS

Naval traditions have passed down the ages into the modern Navy. Even traditions that were born from superstitions are observed today. Certificates are awarded those who participate in some traditions. The acquisition of certificates to commemorate participation in those traditions, both official and unofficial, are a worthy Badge of Honor to display in picture frames on walls...

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Posted by HT1 Roberts 6.1.2017 Read more

Big John

Subic City Adventures

Big John was a man. Yes a big man. The jeepney was bigger but that didn't matter. Big John was a big man.